Application. The procurement officer, with the prior approval of the Director, may award an emergency contract by other than competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals under Regulation .07 or .08, respectively, of this chapter. Scope. An emergency procurement is limited to the procurement of those items necessary to avoid or to mitigate damage to the environment or to health, safety, or welfare. Competition. The Service shall reasonably attempt to obtain such competition as is consistent with meeting the time requirements of the emergency.